Water Quality: Great Barrington, MA
3 water systems • 6,266 people served
Multiple Health Violations113
Total Violations
13
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
6,266
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Great Barrington has 13 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 113 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 6,266 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Great Barrington
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT BARRINGTON FIRE DIST | MA1113000 | Groundwater | 4,375 | 86 |
| HOUSATONIC WATER WORKS | MA1113003 | Surface Water | 1,391 | 24 |
| BARD COLLEGE AT SIMONS ROCK | MA1113017 | Groundwater | 500 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.